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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Ever since we moved to our heavily wooded, mosquito, tick, wild animal infested haven, we've wanted to build a treehouse for the kiddos...you know, to keep them safe from the wild animals (well, okay, so the only wild animals I've seen are deer, crows, a couple of cardinals, and evidence of pocket gophers...but, you know, better safe than sorry, or something!).

Turns out the kiddos have talked Daddy into starting the construction...pronto!!

Only thing is (and they're not aware of this), is Mr. Wonderful is a perfectionist...and perfectionist that he is, things always have to be...well, perfect! And, to achieve said perfection, he always...takes...a...long...time...to...complete...projects!

Unbeknownst to Mr. Wonderful, I've decided to chronicle the evolution of the treehouse, and today, my friends, is Day 1.

Funny thing 'bout treehouses, tho'...usually they go in trees...turns out our trees like to fall down. In the still of the night. Yup, high winds, heavy snows...they don't touch our trees...apparently our trees have minds of their own and "ain't no wimpy wind gonna take me down" personalities, you know...if trees had personalities (who am I to judge? Maybe they do?!!). So, due to this treefallingdown-ed-ness we're putting our treehouse on stilts (Mr. Wonderful likes to call them posts, I prefer stilt)...nearby some trees ('cuz somehow that makes us feel better...rather than the treehouse falling down with a tree, it'll just get smashed by a tree).

Oh, but I digress...and here is the photographic documentation of TreeHouse building, Day 1!

3 comments:

LOVE the idea of chronicling one of my hubby's projects! Once I spent a day updating my facebook status to reflect my hubby's progress with powerwashing. Does your hubby do this too? Once the powerwasher comes out, the day is shot ... he will literally spend the ENTIRE day powerwashing the driveway, patio, siding on our house, lawn furniture, kid toys, etc ... basically anything he can!

I too have a Mr. Perfecto/Safety/pretty-much-always- right kind of hubby (why is that, for goodness sakes!!!)

Hey, it looks like night has fallen in that last pic... and is that the post/stilt leaning against a tree that Mr. Wonderful is doing arm extensions with in the first pic? haha is this an example of just how long this project will take to complete?

Mr. Wonderful

My hunka hunka burnin' love!! Mr. Wonderful is "Most Likely to be Voted Husband of the Year". Seriously...the guy's amazing. He has an amazing work ethic, treats me like a queen and cherishes his children. He knows how I like my coffee and rarely balks when I need some girl time. He is an amazing man...and I am one lucky woman to have him!

The Pal

Our oldest child, "The Pal" has turned out to be a pretty amazing young man. Currently in college...GAH, COLLEGE!!! (how did this happen?!), he is his littlest sister's hero and makes his mama proud.

The Belle

E-Dubya (or E.W.)

Our second son, this boy fiercely loves his mama, is tender hearted, has the most amazing infectious laugh, is a hard worker, and an even harder player!

Hambone

Our "baby boy", Hambone is goofy, sometimes aloof, entirely his own person, and a miniature copy of his dad. His one-liners leave us laughing non stop. Comedic relief...at it's cutest!

Baby Girl

Our babe, she is a force to be reckoned with! So unlike her brothers and sister, she is incredibly strong willed, independent, and stubborn. She loves to check the cows with daddy and loathes shopping with her mama. She will most likely be found with a dirty face and sticky hair...